2015

COMPETITION RULES OF THE

COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE
INCORPORATED

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A:

RULES OF THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE (CSL) COMPETITION

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SECTION B:

RULES OF THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE (CSL) LEAGUE COMPETITION

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SECTION C:

RULES OF THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE (CSL) CUP COMPETITION

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SECTION D:

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE, DISCIPLINARY MATTERS AND PENALTIES

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SECTION A:

RULES OF THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE (CSL)

1) THE LAWS OF THE GAME OF FOOTBALL

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2) REGISTRATION OF TEAMS

3) PROCEDURES FOR NEW CLUBS JOINING THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE

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4) PROCEDURES FOR SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION OF CLUBS FROM THE CSL
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5) REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF PLAYERS
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6) UNREGISTERED, INELIGIBLE AND SUSPENDED PLAYERS
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7) PLAYING PLAYERS UNDER ASSUMED OR FALSE NAME
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8) MATCH SHEETS
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9) UNIFORM
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10)

MATCH BALLS
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11)

INSURANCE
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12)

RULES OF THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE

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SECTION B:

RULES OF THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE (CSL) LEAGUE

COMPETITION
THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE (CSL) LEAGUE COMPETITION ADMINISTRATOR
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14)ENTRY INTO THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE COMPETITION
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15)COMPETITION FIXTURES
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16)MATCH DAY
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17)MATCH VENUE

18)KICK-OFF TIMES
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19)MATCH DURATION
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20)ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS
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21)SUBSTITUTION OF PLAYERS
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22)PLAYER SUSPENSIONS
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23)MATCH OFFICIALS (REFEREES AND ASSISTANT REFEREES)

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24)MATCH SHEETS

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25)NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS AND UPLOADING TEAM INFORMATION

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26)FORFEITURE OF MATCH(ES)
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27)ABANDONED MATCHES, DISTURBANCES AND WALK OFFS
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28)LEAGUE POINTS
14
29)POSTPONED MATCHES
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30)LEAGUE COMPETITIONS
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31)NUMBER OF TEAMS TO BE PROMOTED OR RELEGATED
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32)QUALIFICATION FOR PROMOTION AND RELEGATION
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SECTION C:

RULES OF THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE (CSL) COLLEGIATE CUP

COMPETITION
THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE CUP COMPETITION ADMINISTRATOR
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34)ENTRY INTO THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE CUP COMPETITION
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35)COMPETITION DRAW

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36)MATCH DAY
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37)MATCH VENUE

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38)KICK-OFF TIMES
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39)MATCH DURATION
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40)ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS
17
41)SUBSTITUTION OF PLAYERS
18
42)PLAYER SUSPENSIONS
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43)MATCH OFFICIALS (REFEREES AND ASSISTANT REFEREES)
18
44)MATCH SHEETS

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45)NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS
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46)FORFEITURE OF MATCH(ES)
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47)

ABANDONED MATCHES, DISTURBANCES AND WALK OFFS

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SECTION D:

THE DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL, DISCIPLINARY MATTERS AND

PENALTIES

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THE DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL

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49)DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
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50)PLAYER SUSPENSIONS
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51)PENALTIES
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APPENDIX 1 OFFENCE CODES
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APPENDIX 2 RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS FOR SERIOUS INFRINGEMENTS
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SECTION A:

RULES OF THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER

LEAGUE (CSL)

The Collegiate Soccer League (CSL) shall run an organised competition each year in
accordance with the following rules:
1) THE LAWS OF THE GAME
All football (soccer) matches organised or authorised by the CSL and all matches played by
any CSL Club shall be
played under and in accordance with:
a)

The Laws of the Game as laid down by the Federation Internationale de Football
Association [FIFA] and all additions, alterations and amendments thereto
contained in this document or otherwise determined by the CSL Executive
Committee from time to time of which notice is given by the CSL Executive
Committee to CSL Clubs;

b)

The CSL Competition Rules and related policies and/or guidelines of the CSL; and

c)

Any other rules, regulations, policies or guidelines as the CSL Executive

Committee see fit to adopt or apply from time-to-time.

2) REGISTRATION OF TEAMS
By a date stipulated by the CSL Executive Committee each year, each CSL Club shall
provide the following information to the CSL:
a)
The name of the CSL Club and any nickname that may be associated with that
CSL Club;
b)
c)
season;

The name and address of the CSL Club Delegate for the season;
The number of teams that the CSL Club wishes to nominate for the CSL that

d)
The name and location of the home ground of each team nominated by the CSL
Club; and
e)

The colour(s) of each CSL Club teams playing uniform.

The CSL Club will advise the CSL of any changes to the information provided in accordance
with sub rule b), d) or e) as soon as possible and at the latest within 7 days.

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3) PROCEDURES FOR NEW CLUBS JOINING THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE

a) The CSL may admit any new applicant Club, in accordance with the CSL
Constitution, on any terms and conditions that the CSL sees fit and may refuse
any application in its absolute discretion.
b) Any Club wishing to join the CSL must submit an application to the CSL. Such
application will include:
i) The information required in rule 2;
ii) Any other information requested by the CSL;
iii) And must be signed by a Club official and either the head of the body
controlling sport or the Principal at the relevant tertiary institution or
secondary school respectively.
c) The CSL may inform itself about any applicant in any manner it sees fit and may
request any person to appear before it to give information about the applicant.
d) When considering the application for a new Club, the CSL shall take into account
the information provided in accordance with this rule and any other matters that
it may consider relevant.
e) An application will may only be approved at an Annual General Meeting or
Extraordinary General Meeting.
f) Approval may be granted with or without conditions.
4) PROCEDURES FOR SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION OF CLUBS FROM THE CSL
a) It is the expectation of the CSL that all clubs will abide by the rules set out
herein.
b) The CSL Executive may suspend or expel a club from the CSL, in accordance with
the CSL Constitution, if:
i) there is a serious incident or breach of these rules; or
ii) ongoing breaches of these rules; or
iii) a failure to abide by any ruling of the CSL Executive; or
iv) for any other reason that the CSL Executive sees fit.

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c) If a club is expelled, they may apply to rejoin the CSL in accordance with rule 3
above.

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5) REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF PLAYERS

a) Each person must be properly registered as a player before being permitted to
play in any match organized by the CSL.
b) In order for a person to be properly registered with the CSL, subject to article
4(c), the CSL must have received a completed CSL registration form from that
person prior to the commencement of the CSL season.
c) A person shall be deemed to be registered with the CSL from the time that
person completes an CSL registration form if the person does so after the
commencement of the CSL season provided that the person forwards the CSL
form to the CSL no later than seven (7) days after starting to play in any match
organized by the CSL.
d) All CSL registration forms shall expire at the end of each CSL season.
e) A person that has been registered for a club in another South Australian football
(soccer) competition in a given year is eligible to become registered for a CSL
Club on or before 30 June of the same year, or any other date as may be
determined by the Executive Committee from time to time.
f) Players shall not register with a new Club unless their financial obligations with
their previous Clubs have been met. Clubs that determine that a player is not
financial must notify the CSL in writing should they wish to rely on this sub rule.
6)

UNREGISTERED, INELIGIBLE AND SUSPENDED PLAYERS

a)

No player shall play in any competition conducted by the CSL or in any match
authorised by the CSL (other than a pre-season friendly) unless he is registered
with the CSL in accordance with rule 4.

b)

If, in any match, a Club plays a player who is not registered with it or a player
who is ineligible or suspended for a particular match or period, or a player whose
registration has been suspended:
(i)

the Club shall forfeit the match to its opponent which shall be deemed to
have won the match by a score of three goals to nil;

(ii)

if the match was played in the league competition, any points that were
awarded to the Club that played an unregistered, ineligible or suspended
player will be deducted and the forfeit result will be applied;

(iii) the Club shall be fined in accordance with Section D for each unregistered,
ineligible or suspended player who played in the match; and
(iv) if the player is a registered player, the CSL may suspend or cancel the
player's registration.

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7)

PLAYING PLAYERS UNDER ASSUMED OR FALSE NAME

a)

If a Club knowingly or willingly plays a player in any match under a false or

assumed name:
(i)

the Club shall be deemed guilty of serious misconduct;

(ii)

the Club shall forfeit the match to its opponent which shall be deemed to
have won the match by a score of three goals to nil;

(iii) if the match was played in the league competition, the points awarded to
the Club in the competition shall be reduced by the number of points
awarded for a win in the competition; and
(iv) the Club shall be liable to such further penalty as the CSL, or the
committee it appoints to hear the matter, may determine.
b)

8)

MATCH SHEETS
a)

9)

The player and any Club official or Club who knowingly or willingly authorised a
player to play in a match under a false or assumed name shall be liable to such
penalty as the CSL, or the committee it appoints to hear the matter, may
determine.

It is the responsibility of Clubs to ensure that CSL match sheets associated with
their Clubs matches are completed legibly and in the manner determined by the
Executive Committee.

UNIFORM
a) At the commencement of the season all Clubs will nominate their respective
team(s)s colours.
b) All Clubs must notify the CSL of any changes to their already nominated team
colours.
c) All Clubs will be required to wear a badge or patch on their playing strip
displaying the CSL logo.
d) Should the playing colours of competing teams clash at a CSL match, it shall be
the responsibility of the away (visiting) team to use an alternative strip
unless otherwise agreed between the competing teams. The match official shall
determine whether there is a clash of colours.
e) The CSL will not enforce the undergarments not matching uniform rule in FIFA
Rules.

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10) MATCH BALLS

a) All Clubs shall use the official match ball approved by the CSL Executive
Committee.
b) Each team shall provide two CSL approved match balls for each fixture.
11) INSURANCE
a)

All Clubs shall ensure at all times they take out and keep in force at all times
policies of insurance providing benefits for their Clubs including players and
officials who are injured and such other policy or policies of insurance as the
FFSA may from time to time prescribe or approve. Failure to comply may result
in the Clubs deregistration.

b)

Each Club secretary or delegate shall act as coordinator with the FFSA and/or the
Insurance provider on any related claims lodged or queries with the policy cover.

12) RULES OF THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE

In fielding a team in a CSL Competition, the team and Club agree to abide by the CSL
Rules and the FFA National Disciplinary Regulations, the National Code of Conduct,
the Grievance Resolution Regulations and all the related FFSA Rules.

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SECTION B:

13) THE
COLLEGIATE
ADMINISTRATOR

RULES OF THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER

LEAGUE (CSL)
LEAGUE COMPETITION
SOCCER

LEAGUE

(CSL)

LEAGUE

COMPETITION

a) The CSL Executive Committee will appoint a CSL League Competition

Administrator to be responsible for all matters relating to CSL League matches.
14)

ENTRY INTO COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE COMPETITION

a) Only CSL Clubs will be permitted to field teams in the CSL League competition.
b) The CSL Executive Committee reserves the right to limit the number of teams
any particular CSL Club may field, yet each CSL Club must be represented and
submit at least one team per season.
15)

COMPETITION FIXTURES
a) For CSL Clubs that field more than one team, reasonable efforts will be made by
the CSL Executive Committee (or its nominee) to allow the Club to have as many
teams as possible playing at the same venue on the same day. However, no
guarantees can be offered in this regard and CSL Clubs must ultimately be
prepared to have some or all of their teams playing at separate venues where
necessary.

16)

MATCH DAY
a) CSL matches will be played on Friday evenings and Saturdays afternoons unless
indicated otherwise by the CSL Executive Committee (or its nominee).

17)

MATCH VENUE

a)

Matches will be played at the ground of the nominated home team or at a

ground nominated by the CSL.

b)

Match venues may not be changed without the permission of the CSL Executive
Committee (or its nominee).

c)

Each Club shall keep and maintain its ground in a reasonable condition.

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d)
18)

The Club on whose ground a match is to be played shall mark and equip the field
of play in accordance with the laws of the game and any by-laws or directions of
the CSL Executive Committee (or its nominee).
KICK-OFF TIMES

a) Kick off times shall be as determined by the CSL Executive

19)

MATCH DURATION

a)

20)

All CSL matches shall be of 90 minutes in duration (with injury time added by the
appointed referee at his discretion), 45 minutes each way with a 10 minute
interval at half time.
ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS

a) All players competing in the CSL for their respective CSL Clubs teams must be
registered before the scheduled CSL match.
b) No player shall be permitted to play for more than one Club in the CSL League
Competition in any one season unless the player transfers under Section A.
c) A player named as a substitute on the match sheet shall be deemed to be a
player taking part in the match.
21)

SUBSTITUTION OF PLAYERS
a) A team may only use substitutes named on the match sheet.
b) A team shall not nominate more than 6 substitutes on their match sheet.
c) No team shall use more than 4 substitutes in any game.
d) Teams competing in divisions 5 and 6 will may use the interchange rule
whereby teams may substitute players as often as they like, with the consent of
the referee provided the players are listed on the match sheet in compliance
with sub-rule a) above.

22)

PLAYER SUSPENSIONS
a) A player who receives 2 yellow cards during a match in the CSL League
Competition shall be ineligible to play for the rest of that day and shall be
suspended for a minimum of 1 match in accordance with rules 49 and 50.
b) A player who receives a straight red card during a match in the CSL League
Competition shall be ineligible to play for the rest of that day and shall be
suspended for a minimum of 1 match in accordance with rules 49 and 50.
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c) Red card offences may result in a suspension greater than the minimum 1 match
suspension dependent upon the severity of the offence as determined by the CSL
Disciplinary Tribunal.
MATCH OFFICIALS (REFEREES AND ASSISTANT REFEREES)
a) Match officials shall be appointed to CSL matches by FFSA to the best of their
endeavors.
b) Assistant referees may be appointed by the FFSA upon the competing Clubs
mutual request, subject to availability.
c) A match official shall be entitled to be paid an amount per CSL match as
stipulated by the CSL Executive Committee prior to the start of each CSL
season.
d) The home team shall cover all related match officials fees for CSL League
matches unless otherwise agreed.
e) In the event that a match official is not present at the scheduled start of a CSL
match, the two (2) competing teams shall nominate a match official for the
match.
f) If the two (2) teams cannot agree on a suitable match official then it is the
responsibility of the home
team to provide a match official for the CSL match.

24)

MATCH SHEETS
a)

Before the start of any match, each Club shall ensure that the Referee has
received a completed match sheet containing:
(i)

the correct names and initials in block letters of each player from each
team taking part in the match;

(ii)

the registered numbers and shirt numbers of the Clubs players taking part
in the match;

(iii)

the Clubs nominated substitutes for the match; and

(iv) the name of the coach for each team.

No game is to commence prior to the Referee receiving a completed match
sheet.
b)

A Club shall not play in any match a player who is not named on the match
sheet for the match. If a player is not named on the match sheet and plays in
the game, the Club will be liable to disciplinary action as set out in Section D.

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c)

The Referee shall enter the relevant information on the match sheets and
dispatch them to the CSL Executive Committee (or its nominee) as soon as
practicable. At the completion of each match, an official from each competing
Club shall confer with the Referee so as to:
(i)

record on the match sheet any injuries to players of his Club;

(ii)

note any cautions or send off of players of their Club;

(iii)

receive any reports of players of his Club; and

(iv) sign the match sheet.

d)

25)

26)

Players may not be entitled to accident insurance benefits if their injuries are not
noted on the match sheet.

NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS AND UPLOADING TEAM INFORMATION

a)

Results shall be communicated by the home team to the designated person

nominated by the CSL Executive Committee.

b)

Failure to notify the said chosen person as directed will result in the CSL
Executive Committee issuing a fine to the home team as stated in Section D.

c)

Clubs must upload to the CSL website team line-ups and any other information
determined from time to time by the CSL Executive by no later than 5pm on the
Tuesday afternoon immediately following a match.

d)

Clubs will be given one reminder. Following this one reminder, any team that
fails to upload the information required in sub-rule c) above will have one point
deducted from their league points tally for any team that fails to meet the
deadline.

FORFEIT
a)

It is expected that CSL Clubs will make every reasonable effort to avoid
forfeiting a match involving any of their teams. In some instances this may
necessitate players from a CSL Club participating in more than one match for
that Club on a given day.

b) In accordance with the Laws of the Game, a CSL Club cannot forfeit unless it is
unable to field
seven (7) players in a match.
c) In the event that a CSL Club considers that it has no option but to forfeit a
match involving any of its teams, the Club must notify the CSL Executive
Committee as soon as possible and show just-cause as to why a forfeit is
unavoidable.

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d) Should the CSL Executive Committee agree that a forfeit is unavoidable:

(i)

The forfeiting Club shall be issued with a fine as stated in Section D;

(ii)

If the forfeiting Club failed to contact the CSL Executive Committee no later
than 48 hours before the scheduled match, the CSL Executive Committee
shall consider at its absolute discretion whether an additional penalty is
also warranted and/or whether any compensation should be paid by the
forfeiting Club to the opposing Club;

(iii) The result of the forfeited match shall be a 3-0 loss to the team which has
forfeited;
(iv) Where the forfeiting Club has more than one team that Club shall forfeit its
lowest competing team(s) and shall be required to reorganize its players to
field teams in higher competing divisions. If that cannot be done then all
teams from the forfeiting Club shall be required to forfeit and a fine shall
apply in respect of each match which is forfeited.
27)

ABANDONED MATCHES, DISTURBANCES AND WALK OFFS

a) All Clubs shall be responsible for the behaviour of their players and officials.
b) Each Club shall be responsible for taking all possible measures to ensure the
orderly behaviour of their own supporters and the safety of the Referees,
players and the officials of the participating teams regardless of the venue at
which a match is taking place.
c) No Club shall walk off, or refuse to allow play to continue for the full duration of
the time specified in the Laws of the Game.
d) If any fixture is abandoned or terminated before the completion of the time
specified in the Laws of the Game for any reason whatsoever, the referee and
the Clubs whose teams took part in the fixture shall within 48 hours submit a
report to the CSL Executive Committee.
e)

If any match is abandoned or terminated before the completion of the time

specified in the Laws of the Game because of a disturbance involving players,
officials or spectators, or because a team walks-off or refuses to allow play to
continue or commence, the matter shall be referred to the CSL Disciplinary
Tribunal for determination.

f)

The CSL Disciplinary Tribunal will review the reports and may convene a hearing.
g) The CSL Disciplinary Tribunal will determine:
(i) Whether it was appropriate for the match to be abandoned;

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(ii) What was the cause of the match being abandoned;

(iii)The outcome of the match (which may involve allowing the score to stand,
awarding a forfeit to one side, ordering a replay of the match or any other
outcome that the Tribunal deems appropriate); and
(iv)
Any penalties to be applied against the competing clubs or players
involved.
h)

If a match is abandoned, all match officials are entitled to receive 100% of their
normal match fee.

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28)

LEAGUE POINTS
a)

The winners of the CSL League Competition shall be determined by a table.

Points shall be awarded to the teams on the following basis:
(i)

for a win - three (3) points,

(ii)

for a draw - one (1) point, and

(iii) for a loss - nil (0) points.

b)

Where two or more teams in a division have the same number of points:
(i)

the team with the higher positive goal difference shall be deemed to have
the better goal difference;

(ii)

where goal differences are the same, the team which scored the greater
number of goals shall be deemed to have the better goal difference;

(iii) where goal differences are equal and the teams scored the same number of
goals, their positions shall be determined by lot. However, where the
position of the teams may determine the winner of a league championship
or promotion or relegation, the CSL may direct the teams to play off on a
neutral ground to decide which of the teams will be placed in the higher
position.
c)

29)

Goal difference shall be determined by subtracting the number of goals scored

against a team in the competition from the number of goals scored by the team
in the competition.

POSTPONED MATCHES
a)

If a match is postponed because of the weather or any other cause over which
the Clubs have no control, or the teams are ordered to re-play a match, the
match shall be played within 14 days of the date of the original fixture unless
the CSL Executive Committee decides that it would not be practicable to re-play
the match within that time frame.

b)

The match shall be re-played at a time and place as directed by the CSL
Executive Committee, or else as agreed and proposed by the Clubs with the
approval of the CSL Executive Committee.

c)

If the match has not been re-played within 14 days of the original fixture, the
CSL Executive Committee may:
(i)

direct that the match be played at a time and place fixed by the CSL
Executive Committee; or

(ii)

cancel the match and give any directions it may think fit with regard to the

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result of the match and the allocation of points for the match.
d)

30)

LEAGUE COMPETITIONS
a)

31)

The CSL Executive Committee shall determine the number of teams to play in
each division in any particular season.

NUMBER OF TEAMS TO BE PROMOTED AND RELEGATED

a)

32)

If match officials are present at the ground when the match is postponed they
are entitled to receive an inconvenience fee of 50% of their normal match fee.

The CSL Executive Committee shall determine the manner and the number of
teams to be promoted and relegated for any particular season.

QUALIFICATION FOR PROMOTION AND RELEGATION

a)

When a team or teams are to be relegated from a division, the team or teams
which were lowest in the league table of that division at the end of the season
shall be relegated.

b)

When a team or teams are to be promoted to a higher league, the team or

teams which were highest in the next lowest League at the end of the season
shall be eligible for promotion to the next highest League.

c)

The CSL Executive has ultimate discretion in determining which teams are
promoted and relegated and the make-up of each division at the
commencement of each season.

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SECTION C:

RULES OF THE COLLEGIATE SOCCER

LEAGUE (CSL)
COLLEGIATE CUP COMPETITION

33)

COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE CUP COMPETITION ADMINISTRATOR

a) The CSL Executive Committee may appoint a CSL Cup Competition Administrator
responsible for all matters relating to the CSL Cup competition.

34)

ENTRY INTO COLLEGIATE SOCCER LEAGUE CUP COMPETITION

a) Only CSL Clubs will be permitted to field teams in the CSL Cup competition
b) The CSL Executive Committee reserves the right to limit the number of teams
any particular CSL Club may field, yet each CSL Club must be represented and
submit at least one team
35)

COMPETITION DRAW

a) Each round draw shall take place via random selection* as chosen by the CSL
Cup Competition CSL.
*The team names of participating CSL Clubs shall be placed in a hat for each
round draw.
b) CSL Clubs fielding more than one team in the CSL Cup competition will not be
able to be drawn against one another (in such an event the team name drawn is
placed back into the hat and redrawn) until such point in the round draw
process whereby that situation can no longer be avoided due to the number of
teams remaining.
36)
a)

CSL Cup matches will be played on Saturdays unless indicated otherwise by the
CSL Cup Competition Administrator.

37)
a)

MATCH DAY

MATCH VENUE

CSL Cup competition matches shall be held at the ground of the team which is
drawn first (home team) for each scheduled CSL Cup Rounds.

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b)

Where the drawn home team is not able to host the match, the opposition team
has the first option to host the match.

c) Where both teams are unable to host the CSL Cup match a neutral venue will be
chosen by the CSL Cup Competition Administrator selected from available venues
of CSL Clubs.
d) The Semi Finals and Final shall be held at a neutral venue where possible unless
otherwise notified by the CSL Cup Competition Administrator.
38)

KICK-OFF TIMES
a)

39)

Kick off times shall be as determined by the CSL Executive

MATCH DURATION

40)

a)

All CSL Cup matches shall be of 90 minutes in duration (with injury time added by
the appointed referee at his discretion), 45 minutes each way with a 10 minute
interval at half time.

b)

In the event of a match being drawn at the end of normal time, 2 periods of extra
time (2 x 15 minutes) with a 2 minute interval will be played.

c)

Should the match still be a draw, penalty kicks from the penalty spot shall be
taken to determine a winner in accordance with the FIFA Laws of the Game.

ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS
a)

All players competing in the CSL Cup competition for their respective Club teams
must be registered
before the scheduled CSL Cup match.
b) Following Round 1 of the CSL Cup competition, players competing in subsequent
rounds of the CSL Cup competition can only do so if they are not cup tied as per
sub-rule 40(c) and have played at least 2 matches for their CSL Club in the CSL
League competition (unless otherwise determined by the CSL Executive
Committee).
c)

Players, except goalkeepers, once having played in the CSL Cup competition
shall be cup tied to that team and cannot play for teams from a lower division
fielded by their Club in the CSL Cup competition, i.e. a player competing in the
Clubs Division 1A CSL League team in the CSL Cup competition cannot then play
in the Clubs Division 1B CSL League team in the CSL Cup competition.
However, players playing for the Clubs lower fielded team in the CSL Cup
competition can

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play in the Clubs higher fielded team in the CSL Cup competition, i.e. a player
competing in
the Clubs Division 1B CSL League team fielded in the CSL Cup competition can
play for the Clubs
Division 1A CSL League team fielded in the CSL Cup competition.
d) No player shall be permitted to play for more than one Club in the CSL Cup
competition in any one season.
e) An outfield player named as a substitute on the match sheet shall be deemed to
be a player taking part in the match and be cup tied to that team.

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41)
a)

SUBSTITUTION OF PLAYERS
A team may only use substitutes named on the match sheet.
b) A team shall not nominate more than 6 substitutes on their match sheet.
c) No team shall use more than 4 substitutes in any game.

42)

PLAYER SUSPENSIONS
a) A player who receives 2 yellow cards during a match in the CSL Cup
Competition shall be ineligible to play for the rest of that day and shall be
suspended for a minimum of 1 match in accordance with rules 49 and 50.
b) A player who receives a straight red card during a match in the CSL Cup
Competition shall be ineligible to play for the rest of that day and shall be
suspended for a minimum of 1 match in accordance with rules 49 and 50.
c) Red card offences may result in a suspension greater than the minimum 1 match
suspension dependent upon the severity of the offence as determined by the CSL
Disciplinary Tribunal.

43)

MATCH OFFICIALS (REFEREES AND ASSISTANT REFEREES)

a)
Match officials shall be appointed to CSL matches by FFSA to the best of their
endeavors.
b)

Assistant referees may be appointed by the FFSA upon the competing Clubs
mutual request, subject to availability.

c)

A match official shall be entitled to be paid an amount per CSL match as

stipulated by the Executive Committee prior to the start of each CSL season.

d)

Teams shall each pay half of the match officials fees for CSL Cup matches
unless otherwise stipulated by the CSL Executive Committee.

e)

In the event that a match official is not present at the scheduled start of a CSL
Cup match, the two (2) competing teams
shall nominate a match official for
the match.

f)

If the two (2) teams cannot agree on a suitable match official then it is the
responsibility of the home team to provide a match official for the CSL Cup
match.

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44)

MATCH SHEETS
a)

Before the start of any match, each Club shall ensure that the Referee has
received a completed match sheet containing:
(i)

the correct names and initials in block letters of each player from each
team taking part in the match;

(ii)

the registered numbers and shirt numbers of the Clubs players taking part
in the match;

(iii)

the Clubs nominated substitutes for the match; and

(iv) the name of the coach for each team.

No game is to commence prior to the Referee receiving a completed match
sheet.
b)

A Club shall not play in any match a player who is not named on the match
sheet for the match. If a player is not named on the match sheet and plays in
the game, the team will be liable to disciplinary action as set out in Section D.

c)

The Referee shall enter the relevant information on the match sheets and
dispatch them to the CSL Executive Committee (or its nominee) as soon as
practicable. At the completion of each match, an official from each competing
Club shall confer with the Referee so as to:
(i)

record on the match sheet any injuries to players of his Club;

(ii)

note any cautions or send off of players of their Club;

(iii)

receive any reports of players of his Club; and

(iv) sign the match sheet.

d)

45)

Players may not be entitled to accident insurance benefits if their injuries are not
noted on the match sheet.

NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS
a)

Results shall be communicated by the home team to the designated person

nominated by the CSL Executive Committee.

b)

Failure to notify the said chosen person as directed will result in the CSL
Executive Committee issuing a fine to the home team as stated in Section D.

c)

Clubs must upload to the CSL website team line-ups and any other information
determined from time to time by the CSL Executive by no later than 5pm on the
Tuesday afternoon immediately following a match.

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46)

FORFEITURE OF MATCH(ES)
a)

It is expected that CSL Clubs will make every reasonable effort to avoid
forfeiting a match involving any of their teams. In some instances this may
necessitate players from a CSL Club participating in more than one match for
that Club on a given day.

b)

In accordance with the Laws of the Game, a CSL Club cannot forfeit unless it is
unable to field 7 players in a match.

c)

In the event that a CSL Club considers that it has no option but to forfeit a
match involving any of its teams, the Club must notify the CSL Executive
Committee as soon as possible and show just cause as to why a forfeit is
unavoidable.

d)

Should the CSL Executive Committee agree that a forfeit is unavoidable:

i)

the forfeiting Club shall be issued with a fine as stated in Section D;

ii) if the forfeiting Club failed to contact the CSL Executive Committee no
later than 48 hours before the scheduled match, the CSL Executive
Committee shall consider at its absolute discretion whether an additional
penalty is also warranted and/or whether any compensation should be
paid by the forfeiting Club to the opposing Club;
iii) the result of the forfeited match shall be a 3-0 loss to the team which has
forfeited;
iv) where the forfeiting Club has more than one team still competing in the
CSL Cup that Club shall forfeit its lowest competing team(s) and shall be
required to reorganize its players to field its team(s) from higher
competing divisions which are still competing in the CSL Cup. If that
cannot be done then all teams from the forfeiting Club shall be required to
forfeit and a fine shall apply in respect of each match which is forfeited.
47)

ABANDONED MATCHES, DISTURBANCES AND WALK OFFS

e) All Clubs shall be responsible for the behaviour of their players and officials.
f) Each Club shall be responsible for taking all possible measures to ensure the
orderly behaviour of the their own supporters and the safety of the Referees,
players and the officials of the participating teams regardless of the venue at
which a match is taking place.
g) No Club shall walk off, or refuse to allow play to continue for the full duration of
the time specified in the Laws of the Game.
h) If any fixture is abandoned or terminated before the completion of the time

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specified in the Laws of the Game for any reason whatsoever (other than the
weather),the referee and the Clubs whose teams took part in the fixture shall
within 48 hours submit a report to the CSL Executive Committee.
e)

If any match is abandoned or terminated before the completion of the time

specified in the Laws of the Game because of a disturbance involving players,
officials or spectators, or because a team walks-off or refuses to allow play to
continue or commence, the case shall be referred to the CSL Disciplinary
Tribunal for determination.

f)

The CSL Disciplinary Tribunal will review the reports and may convene a hearing.
h) The CSL Disciplinary Tribunal will determine:
(i) Whether it was appropriate for the match to be abandoned;
(ii) What was the cause of the match being abandoned;
(iii)The outcome of the match (which may involve allowing the score to stand,
awarding a forfeit to one side, ordering a replay of the match or any other
outcome that the Tribunal deems appropriate); and
(iv)

h)

Any penalties to be applied against the clubs or players involved.

If a match is abandoned, all match officials are entitled to receive 100% of their
normal match fee.

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SECTION D:
THE DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL,
DISCIPLINARY MATTERS
AND PENALTIES
48)

THE DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL

a) The CSL Executive Committee shall appoint a Chairman of the Disciplinary
Tribunal to act on behalf of the CSL in all disciplinary matters.
b) The Chariman of the Disciplinary Tribunal may from time to time convene a
Discplinary Trbunal to deal with disciplinary matters.
c) In any disputes or matters that are unable to be concluded the Chairman of the
Disciplinary Tribunal will have the deciding vote.
49)

DISCIPLINARY MATTERS

a)

The CSL shall deal with any infringements of the Laws of the Game in
accordance with the rules enacted by FIFA.

b) Where a serious disturbance occurs or there are allegations of racial vilification

or in any other circumstances deemed appropriate, the Chairman of the
Disciplinary Tribunal will convene a Disciplinary Tribunal to consider sanctions
against the player(s) and/or club(s) involved.
c) Red cards will be issued in accordance with the Offences Code attached at
Appendix A.
d)

The CSL shall keep a record of all red and yellow cards issued by match officials
throughout the CSL season.

e)

If a player receives a red card during the CSL season, the following shall apply:
(i)

the CSL Club for whom the player plays shall be fined in accordance with
Section 51;

(ii)

the player shall be automatically suspended for the following round of

matches (whether cup or league) and will be ineligible to play in any further
matches for the remainder of the day on which the red card was received;

(iii) the relevant competition administrator will review any report provided to it
by the relevant match official(s);
(iv) if the offence is categorized as a serious infringement the Chairman of the
Disciplinary Tribunal may apply the automatic sanction applicable in

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accordance with the Recommended Sanctions for Serious Infringement in

Appendix B or convene a Disciplinary Tribunal to deal with the matter.
(v)

the Chairman of the Disciplinary Tribunal may undertake any further

investigations that they deem appropriate before making a determination to
suspend the player for additional matches;

(vi) if the Chairman of the Disciplinary Tribunal makes a determination to

automatically suspend the player for additional matches in accordance with
the Recommended Sanctions for Serious Infringement in Appendix B, the
player is entitled to appeal the imposition of the additional matches only via
the CSL Club for whom the player plays;
(vii) an appeal by a player referred to in rule 49(e)(vi) shall be heard by the
Disciplinary Tribunal;
(viii) in considering an appeal by a player referred to in rule 49(e)(v), the
Disciplinary Tribunal may undertake any further investigations that they
deem appropriate, including scheduling a hearing;
(ix) when an appeal referred to in rule 49(e)(vi) is lodged the player involved
shall have the additional suspension lifted until the appeal has been heard
and determined;
(x)

if the Disciplinary Tribunal finds the player guilty of the serious infringement
that they are appealing against, the player will receive a minimum of one
additional match suspension over and above the automatic sanction they
are appealing against;

(xi) An appeal from a determination of the Disciplinary Tribunal will lie to the
Chairman of the CSL and will only be considered in extraordinary
circumstances.
f) A player who accumulates five (5) yellow cards in a season shall be automatically
suspended for the following round of matches.
g) The monetary penalties for red and yellow card offences are specified in Section
51.
h) All Clubs and players must abide by these Rules, the laws of football (soccer) as
specified by FIFA, and any other rules that may be imposed by the Executive
Committee from time to time. Failure to comply with these Rules may result in a
sanction being applied against either or both the offending Club and the
offending player(s).
i) The Executive Committee has sole discretion in relation to the enforcement of the
penalties specified in section 51, and may waive or reduce such penalties where
the CSL Executive Committee is of the opinion that the circumstances of a case
warrant such action.

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50)

PLAYER SUSPENSIONS
a) When a player is suspended pursuant to sub-rule 49 above, the suspension must
be served on the subsequent match day(s) on which the team in which the
suspension was incurred plays. For example, if a player is suspended for one
match playing for team X, they are ineligible to play for the entire day that team
X plays their next game.
b) Suspensions not served at the completion of a season shall carry over to the
following CSL season (and shall apply to Cup or League matches) unless
otherwise determined by the CSL Executive Committee.

51)

PENALTIES

a)

The following minimum mandatory penalties and fines shall apply for the
corresponding disciplinary offences or breaches of the CSL League Competition,
CSL Cup Competition and CSL Pre Season Competition Rules.

b)

In each case, the CSL Disciplinary Committee and/or the CSL Executive
Committee have the discretion to impose a greater penalty or fine should it
consider that the circumstances warrant it.
BREACH

Red card (whether two (2) yellow cards or

a straight red card).

Second or subsequent red card in a

season for the same player (whether two
(2) yellow cards or a straight red card).

PLAYER AND/OR CLUB

PENALTY
1 week suspension and the
player is unable to
participate in any further
matches on the day the red
card is received
2 week suspension and the
player is unable to
participate in any further
matches on the day the red
card is received

FINE

1 week suspension

$20

1 week suspension

$20

1 week suspension

$20

Five (5) yellow cards accumulated by a

player in a season.
Eight (8) yellow cards accumulated by a
player in a season.
Ten (10) yellow cards or more
accumulated by a player in a season.
Failure to attend the Disciplinary Tribunal
if summonsed
Failure to pay the CSL Affiliation Fee by a
Nominated Date.

$20

$40

$40
Deduction of three (3) points,
with a further three (3)
points deducted each
fortnight until payment is
made

Forfeiture of a match with more than 48

$200
$200 per

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hours notice provided to the CSL and the

opposing team.

match
$200 per
match
plus
any additional
penalty as
determined
by the
Executive
Committee

Forfeiture of a match within forty-eight

(48) hours before the scheduled start of
the match.

Failure to attend the CSL Annual General

Meeting.
First failure to attend a General Meeting
during the CSL season.
Second or subsequent failure to attend a
General Meeting during the CSL season.
Failure to provide match results as
nominated by the
CSL Executive Committee.
Failure to respond to a request from the
CSL Chairman or any member of the CSL
Executive Committee by the stipulated
time.
Failure to provide the CSL Club
Registration Form by the stipulated time.
Failure to provide the CSL Club Directory
details by the stipulated time.
Failure to provide the first batch of Player
Registration forms by the stipulated time.

Fielding a Player that is not registered

with the CSL.

Fielding an unregistered, Cup-tied,

ineligible or suspended player under a
false or assumed name.

$50
$50
$100 per
meeting
$10 per team

$50
$100
$50
$50
A 0-3 loss is recorded against
the offending team (i.e. the
opposing team is awarded a
3-0 win and three (3) League
Championship points), and
the offending the CSL team
loses three (3) League
Championship points
A 0-3 loss is recorded against
the offending team (i.e. the
opposing team is awarded a
3-0 win and three (3) League
Championship points), and
the offending the CSL team
loses three (3) League
Championship points

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$100 per
player

$200 per
player

APPENDIX 1: OFFENCE CODES

Minor Infringements - Yellow Card (Caution) Codes

Y1

is guilty of unsporting behaviour

Y2

shows dissent by word or action

Y3

persistently infringes the laws of the game

Y4

delays the restart of play

Y5

fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick,
free kick or throw in

Y6

enters or re-enters the field of play without the Referees permission

Y7

deliberately leaves the field of play without the Referees permission

Y1, Y2 & Y4 offences shall also relate to a substitute or substituted player who is
cautioned and shown the yellow card.

Serious Infringements - Red Card (Expulsion) Codes

R1

is guilty of serious foul play

R2

is guilty of violent conduct

R3

spits at an opponent or any other person

R4

denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal scoring opportunity by

deliberately handling the ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his
penalty area)

R5

denies an obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the

players goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick.

R6

uses offensive or insulting or abusive language and /or gestures

R7

receives a second caution in the same match

A player, substitute or substituted player who has been sent off and shown the
red card must leave the vicinity of the field of play and the technical area

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APPENDIX 2: RECOMMENDED SANCTIONS FOR SERIOUS INFRINGEMENTS

(In accordance with the FFA National Disciplinary Regulations & Table of
Offences for Players)
Offence
No.
1
(R4 or
R5 for
Players)
2
(R6 for
Players)
3
(R1 for
Players)
4
(R2 for
Players)
5
(R6 for
Players)
6
(R6 for
Players)
*
7
(R3 for
Players)
8
(R2 or
R6 for
Players)

Offence

Automatic Sanction

Denying the opposing team a clear goalscoring opportunity

Use of offensive, insulting or abusive
language and/or gestures
Serious Foul Play (e.g. when challenging for
the ball)
Assault on a Player (e.g. violent conduct
when not challenging for the ball)
Serious Unsporting Conduct

The Mandatory Match

Suspension
The Mandatory Match
Suspension
1 additional match plus the
Mandatory Match Suspension
1 additional match plus the
Mandatory Match Suspension
1 additional match plus the
Mandatory Match Suspension

Use of discriminatory language and/or

gestures, including racist, religious, ethnic
or sexist

4 additional matches plus the

Mandatory Match Suspension

Spitting at a player

5 additional matches plus the

Mandatory Match Suspension

Inciting a brawl

5 additional matches plus the

Mandatory Match Suspension

Specific Offences Against a Match

Official
9
(R6 for
Players)
10
(R6 for
Players)
11
(R2 for
Players)
12
(R3 for

Use of offensive, insulting or abusive

language and/or gestures against a match
official

The Mandatory Match

Suspension

Unsporting conduct toward a match official

3 additional matches plus the

Mandatory Match Suspension

Assault of a match official

6 months including the

Mandatory Match Suspension

Spitting at a match official

12 months Including the

Mandatory Match Suspension

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Players)

Signed by
.
.
Tony Zollo
Date
Chairman
Collegiate Soccer League
Signed by
.
.
Ross Callow
Date
Secretary
Collegiate Soccer League

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